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24 alternatives to Codename One Academy

Learn to build native mobile apps for iOS&Android using Java

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Codename One Academy launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Codename One▲3

   Build native mobile apps in Java (Cross Platform)

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   CODENAME ONE 3.5▲4

   Create native mobile apps using Java

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Code School ▲313

   Learn to code on your iPhone

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Javvy▲156

   Learn how to code in Java: Whenever, wherever

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   a0.dev▲479

   Generate full mobile apps with AI

   2025 · a0.dev · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Codeplace▲257

   Learn how to code by building real web apps

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   CodeUpStart▲298

   Learn to code by building real apps from zero to launch

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Teaching App Development with Swift▲96

   A Github-hosted curriculum on Swift for teachers by Apple

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   CodePath▲96

   Free, in-person Android or iOS development bootcamp

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Encode▲210

    Learn to code on your iPhone + iPad

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    GoBuildMy.App▲164

    Build native mobile apps by chatting.

    2025 · gobuildmy.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Learning React Native▲74

    Building Native Mobile Apps with JavaScript

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Projects by Code School▲132

    Build and deploy real-world applications

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Skillshare for iOS▲146

    Learn just about anything.

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Enlight▲281

    Learn to code by building projects

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    iOS Stack▲213

    A curated collection of iOS resources for app builders

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Box Island: One Hour Coding▲70

    Charming mobile coding game (Hour of Code version)

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Built Without Code▲257

    A collection of web and mobile apps built without code

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Codecademy App▲89

    Learn to code on your iPhone

    2013 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    CodeCode Ninja▲114

    Flashcards for programmers

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Beginning iOS Programming▲102

    A new book from AppCoda, learn to build an app from scratch.

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Coding Founders▲147

    Learn to code by cloning Product Hunt

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    CodeDammit▲140

    Learn programming by looking at real code examples

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Hopscotch▲94

    Coding for kids: an iPad programming language

    2014 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →